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Dissident Helmet

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Although this looks like a typical carbon full-face helmet, the new Dissident is no ordinary helmet. Below the surface are three cutting-edge safety features that could help riders walk away from severe crashes. First, the shell is designed to properly interface with most current neck braces, like those made by Leatt. Also, it features removable cheek pads that EMTs or other first responders can remove while the helmet is still on the rider, preventing additional jarring. And most impressively, the Dissident comes with the Eject System: an airbag tucked into the helmet liner that can be inflated to lift the helmet off the head of a victim, rather than having it pulled off and risking injury to the spine. Despite its safety features, the helmet still weighs a respectable 1,000 grams, is well ventilated and even is speaker compatible.